Description
A deliciously healthy blend of rice, spinach, and feta cheese, flavored with fresh herbs and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
- Once the rice is cooked, add it to the skillet with the spinach mixture. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs or feta if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg